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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Dunnellon, FL
  • Place, Lake Rousseau
    ā€Ŗ1 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Rainbow River
    ā€Ŗ8 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Rainbow Springs State Park
    ā€Ŗ13 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

River Retreats/Anglers Paradise

Country setting, that is away from all the city noises. FREE use of the Kayaks and golf cart, or take the kayaks to Rainbow River, my place is on the ā€œWithlacoochee Riverā€ so you would need to use the golf cart with the kayak trailer to drop in at the neighborhood ramp, about a 5 min or 10 min walk from the home, and paddle North to get to the Rainbow River. If you choose to transport the kayaks, The KP Hole and Rainbow Springs State Park are 10 min away. You can bring your own boat, ā€œthere is a boat ramp in the neighborhoodā€, and local ramps in town. Relax by the fire in the evening. Peaceful, quiet and only 10 minutes from town for shopping and dining. FREE use of the golf cart, kid and pet friendly.

"Bring Your Boat"!

Sleeps 4 comfortably, but room for 6.

Pets need pre approval for insurance, extra pets are prorated, crates provided. No unregistered guests allowed due to insurance reasons, no smoking, no events and no parties, TIA!

Some boat ramps that you can visit with FREE use of the kayaks that are provided:

12196 S Williams St Dunnellon FL
34432

20296 SE 116th Ave Inglis FL 34449

10247 N Suncoast Blvd Crystal River FL 34428

Surrounding places to visit:


KP Hole
Blue Gator
Don Pepeā€™s
Citrus Grill
Devils Den
Crystal River, Manatees
Equestrian Center, in Ocala
Dunnellon bike trail
Blue Run
Goeth National Park. **PS**
Please note we have AI security cameras on site and fully compliant with local privacy laws. Reports are sent to the security company and reviewed. If it is noted that you have additional guests, are smoking or are breaking our house rules you will be asked to correct this or asked to leave, no exceptions, no refunds and you will forfeit your entire stay.

We strive to give our guests a great experience and additional guests on the reservation are an additional cost for a minimum stay for use of the property and any amenities.

We have posted rules around the property to assist you in understanding how we like to have things maintained and keep the wear tear minimal also for your enjoyment and safety.

Thank you in advance for understanding our house rules, requirements and expectations.

It is crucial that you reach out to me for anything you may need so we can have it corrected so that you may have a wonderful stay and that we strive for your five star review.

Thanks again for choosing my place.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Adult supervision on all children is required.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be approved prior to booking.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You are responsible for any damages or missing items, extra guests after 2 is $10 per person.
Golf cart is for adult use only, no children or teenagers no joy rides.
Pet fee is for one pet and must be pre-approved before booking. Unattended pets must be crated and are not allowed on the furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2439743
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Dunnellon

Located in Dunnellon, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkeling adventures can be found near the property.
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Dunnellon, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Rousseau - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Rainbow River - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Blue Run of Dunnellon Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Rainbow Springs State Park - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • K.P. Hole County Park - 16 min drive - 13.5 km

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖSonic Drive-In - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖFront Porch Restaurant & Pie - ā€¬8 min drive
  • ā€ŖRiviera Maya - ā€¬7 min drive
  • ā€ŖTaco Bell - ā€¬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreats/Anglers Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at River Retreats/Anglers Paradise?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Retreats/Anglers Paradise on Jun 15, 2026 start from $151, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Retreats/Anglers Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreats/Anglers Paradise?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Retreats/Anglers Paradise located?

Located in the heart of Dunnellon, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Lake Rousseau and within 6 mi (10 km) of Rainbow River and Blue Run of Dunnellon Park. Rainbow Springs State Park and El Diablo Golf & Country Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was very nice. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River get away

Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

Great location to town, nice and quiet but still close to everything! We will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Birthday Vacation

Place was nice and clean, however not what I was expecting. Wish it was closer to town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 16, 2023
You should have stayed in town Vs rating me a 3, it clearly says Iā€™m 15 min outside of town,. LOL, best of luck. Your suppose to be on vacation, peace and quiet away from the busyness. I work hard to make my guests happy, and simply put, too far from town isnā€™t worth the low rating., New York City might be better for you. šŸ„‚
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colien H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rainbow River

The property was perfect for what we wanted to do. Kayak the Rainbow River! The beds were comfy and we had everything we needed. Thank you for sharing your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Get away

Chaz was great in communicating with me in a timely manner. The stay was great! The community and amenities were great as well! Everything I wanted to do and see was all only minutes away. I would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River Retreat

Had a wonderful 2 months here, neighborhood was very welcoming. Chaz very responsive to any questions. Will be back next year!
Stayed 58 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2023
Thanks for being wonderful guests! Look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just book it

Husband & i stayed here for our honeymoon & we had everything we needed. Made many memories & locals were very friendly and welcoming. Makes us want to move here! Property manager was very helpful & communicated with us well for everything. šŸ™‚ will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good Stay

We had a great time floating down Rainbow Springs which is about 10 min drive from property. We were surprised to see that the house was an actual mobile home. I feel like the property description should highlight that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2024
What a lame review, lol, pictures are clear. You get free use of kayaks, golf cart and a kayak trailer. Saved you tons, and no time constraints. Also let you transport off the property for use, very ungrateful type guest. I am a contractor, so I gutted the place and rebuilt it and made it solid, so you can call it a modular. But all good, you may want to skip ā€œanyā€ of my listings, they are all similar and priced right. Thatā€™s why you chose it, price point, you CHEAPO, lmao. There are no places with river access for $99 a night. Or that allow you to get free use of the equipment and be able to use offsite. Iā€™d be OK with a four but not a three. We go above and beyond for our guests and obviously youā€™re not our type of guest. Good luck to you, ā€œowners bewareā€ for ungrateful people like them. Not welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little place

This is a cute and cozy mobile home that is in a quiet neighborhood close to shopping and restaurants. The only thing that was a bit uncomfortable was the ceiling height. Watch out for the ceiling fans šŸ˜€. Communication with Chaz was always prompt and polite. We'd stay again if in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable, relaxing, & very clean!

We were very happy with our stay! Property was exactly as described; so peaceful and beautiful out back! We stayed 3 nights and found everything we wanted to do was extremely close by, very convenient. We didnā€™t utilize all the amenities offered, but the host, Chaz, thought of everything. Board games, DVDs, fishing poles, bikes, and of course the kayaks and golf cart. You wonā€™t get bored on a rainy day! Chaz was easy to communicate with and answered us quickly anytime we asked questions. We wouldnā€™t hesitate to book again! Thank you Chaz!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2024
Hi Beth, Thank you for the great review.šŸ˜ŠšŸ™šŸ™ You and your family went above and beyond in treatment of the home, ā€œsuper cleanā€, we look forward to see you all again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good place

When we pulled up weā€™re we instantly excited. Nice little features around this house made it fun to stay at. With games to play, a beautiful backyard with fire pit and the amazing river close by we had no shortage of entertainment. The only con was a few dead bugs on the floor inside but hey this is Floridaā€¦ canā€™t wait to stay here on our next trip. -TJ and the boys
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2022
We strive to maintain a clean place and constantly treat the property for potential pests. Being so hot outside the past probably want to get inside or the cool areas, lol. We strive to be 110% as far as cleanliness. But I can assure you that this place is pest free I wish I could control it 150% a time but I canā€™t. Glad you enjoyed your stay though.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing EVERYTHING, Fantastic Getaway

This has been the most fabulous vacation for our family of 3, including our13 yr old daughter, plus our pups. The cabin is exactly as pictured, the cleanest rental we have ever seen, spotless, and the most amazing host and property manager you could ask for! This place has absolutely everything you could need and then some! From the golf cart and the kayaks to the little details like tons of board games, an outside carnival style basketball game and a large comfortable couch and smart TV! Everything you need is already there and in pristine working order, even down to measuring cups, a can opener and a huge crock pot. The back yard view is stunning and there is a ton of various birds and other wildlife! The front screen porch is shady and cool to sit and enjoy an outside meal. So many things to do and see very close by. We rented a boat and spent the entire time swimming on the beautiful crystal clear Rainbow river. This cabin is literally 5 mins from town, less than 10 mins from the Rainbow river and there is even a boat ramp right in the neighborhood for access to multiple other local waterways! Just hook up the provided kayaks to the golf cart on site and put in at the neighborhood ramp, or tow with your vehicle to other local boat ramps! Definitely would recommend this location and host. Very impressed and I am admittedly hard to please šŸ¤£ PS. The beds and linens provided are extremely comfortable too!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2022
What an awesome family! Thank you for the great review and details. I look forward to seeing you and the family again šŸ˜‡šŸ‘šŸ»
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Es tranquilo el vecindario y la propiedad esta cuidada y limpia, pero deberia tener menos camaras al rededor de la propiedad, te sientes observado en todo momento e incomodo por la fanta de privacidad
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very cute and clean. Enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed.our visit. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodations

Great accommodations, they really thought of everything while stocking the house. Lots of outdoor activities to do as well kayaks, golf cart, fishing, and the house was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The property was well maintained with all the extras!

Very clean, close to parks, nice quiet area!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and comfy

Very nice great time will be back thank you for the nice experienceā€¦
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

This was a great property to stay. Very clean and well maintained. The property manager was very friendly and quick to communicate back when I had an issue with the lock at check in. The place was very cool when we arrived and thereā€™s a yard area in the back that was really nice. Small and safe community also.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great option for the long weekend down the River.

Great communication with host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Fun

Great experience and perfect for family. Pet friendly and lots of space for dog to be in backyard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We arrived to find this property easy to locate and very clean. We did not use the amenities as we had a specific purpose to be in the area. There was a boat ramp close by though and we would have loved to have had time to use the boat or kayaks! We would definitely use this again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend get away

The stay was very comfortable and met all expectations for our stay. We do have a boat and hoped to use the neighborhood launch. The launch is not for boats but for canoes, paddle boards, etc. which were available at the cabin. The public ramp is only about a 15 minute drive, but extremely busy. Get started early, but very worth it. Overall the stay was relaxing and enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Some of the best communication ever!

Nice, clean place in a safe.neighboorhood
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful vacation getaway

Many reasons to stay here for us as it was very close to family we were visiting. It is far enough from the main road to enjoy a quiet nights sleep. People that live around there are very friendly. Local activities are a short drive away. The host is responsive to inquiries and will get back to you in a timely matter. The home is very clean with everything there you need for a comfortable stay, the pictures are an exact representation of where you will be staying. Included are great extras like kayaks, golf cart and laundry. My family and I would definitely stay here again provided the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

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